I have met versions of myself that nobody else knows.

The girl who smiled in conversations then cried quietly at night. The one who carried dreams too heavy for her age, yet still held them gently like fragile glass in her hands.

People speak about strength as if it is something magnificent a mountain, a fire, a victory everyone can see.

But sometimes strength looks like surviving another morning.

Sometimes it is brushing your hair with swollen eyes. Answering messages when your heart feels distant from the world. Sitting in front of unfinished work while your mind whispers, “You are too tired for this.”

And still you continue.

That is will power.

Not perfection. Not endless motivation. Just the quiet refusal to abandon yourself...

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(copied from danawy79)

• First impressions are everything - PAY ATTENTION to body language, make eye contact, give handshakes, introduce yourself, act confident (fake it till you make it babe... but really, you got this) Show your hands as much as possible, back straight
• Integrity!! Mean what you say (always) and back it up with action. If you say you'll do something/act a certain way (ex. timely) do it. Be timely. Attend that meeting. Follow up. Make notes so you don't forget.
• Overcommunicate (not overtalk, intentionally communicate specific things), ask questions (but thoughtfully! don't waste people's time!), ask for desired methods of communication (weekly meeting, email, in person, etc) and their preferred cadence (how often to communicate with them, communication style, etc)

• Print Northumbrian works into books
• Get Space Boy volumes(once it's completed, I guess)
• Print Berkeleyjake works into books
• Write a book
• Visit Locke, California
• Go on a road trip with my best friends
• Visit Europe
• Live in a brand new country for at least a month

☘︎.𖦹˙────Periods aren't supposed to hurt: you aren't supposed to get cramps if you're healthy

Cold enters through your feet, and cold creates cramps - keep your feet warm

If your period cramps are bad, try:

• soaking your feet in warm water every night before bed
• drinking bone broths
• keeping your uterus warm (heat pads, cloth bands, keeping your feet warm)
• avoiding cold foods (salads, ice drinks, ice cream)
• drinking warming teas
• eating iron-replenishing foods (meat, certain soups, dark colored foods typically signify high iron)
• eat a warm, small nutritious breakfast (congee, hot porridge)
• get enough movement to have a very slight sweat and pant (that's it!)

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• Be kind, to yourself, but not just to yourself. Be open to people, be considerate, talk softer, learn how to phrase things better. Learn how to be a better conversationalist. Reach out more, but do it well. Always assume the best in people, and always be aware of what the other person might be feeling. Be willing to be inconvenienced for the people you love. You can do this!!
• Schedule your time better. Leave space in your life to breathe and recharge. Keep your hobbies, but only the kind that truly makes you happy (NOT binge-watching, for example).
• Keep better track of your goals and work towards them. Don't expect too much all at once, make small, accomplishable steps.

Illegal Interview questions/Interview advice:

• Current income (dodge by saying I'm not at liberty to disclose and ask for salary band of this job)
• Age (dodge by changing the subject or saying not comfortable with answering)
• Don't be afraid to write up and elaborate on your accomplishments (even the ones that seem small, like grocery store worker)

Job Advice:

• Search up "BLS salary lookup" to figure out if you're underpaid (click "by state" and then your job)
• Network on LinkedIn by reaching out and being friendly to anyone you have a vague connection
• Lateral networking = literally just get to know people, talk to strangers, and be ...